Athletic Middle and High School Coaches' Job Description
This is a seasonal position and is not considered full-time employment.
Job Description – Athletic Coach (Middle & High School)
Position Title: Athletic Coach, Various Positions
Reports To: Athletic Director/Head Coach
Employment Type: Part-Time / Seasonal
Compensation: Stipend (Local 1220 CBA per district schedule)
Position Summary
The athletic coach provides leadership, instruction, and supervision to student-athletes in a designated sport. The coach is responsible for promoting skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and academic achievement while ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants. This position is seasonal and covers all aspects of coaching at the middle and high school level.
Coach Job Summary The position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation for the sport. Report to the Athletic Director or Head Basketball Coach.
Essential Duties 1. Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
2. Assesses players’ skills and assigns team positions.
3. Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
4. Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
5. Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary.
6. Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
7. Observes players during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
8. Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
9. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
10. Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met, and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
11. Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
12. Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
13. Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
14. Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
15. Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
16. Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
17. Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
18. Participates in special activities to include parents’ night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
19. Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
20. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Other Duties 1. Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
2. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Head Basketball Coach.
Job Specifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required) Teaching certificate/ or be retired from teaching preferred
Valid form of coaching certification specified through IHSA.
Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
